Important Message from Dean of Students Allen Groves

Sometime yesterday afternoon or evening, an unknown individual or individuals wrote a message on the wall next to the door of two Muslim students living in Brown Residential College. The message consisted of the word “terrorist” with an arrow pointing to the students' door, written in lead pencil. It is our belief this graffiti was placed at this specific location to target and intimidate the residents who live in this room. As a community, we categorically reject and condemn this type of hateful message.

Upon receiving a report of this vandalism late last evening, we promptly engaged the University Police, who immediately responded. As this is now an open police investigation, we ask that you come forward if you have any information that might be helpful in identifying those responsible. You may use the Just Report It system at www.virginia.edu/justreportit/bias or the UPD nonemergency number, 434-924-7166.